The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 774

Charlotte, Stella, and Parrish just glanced at each other, totally speechless.

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There was never any doubt about the outcome.

Shirley easily took first place in her group and sailed straight into the finals.

Since they hadn’t set a date yet, the contestants had plenty of time to prepare.

The second Shirley found out she’d made it, she ran straight to Charlotte and Stella and hugged them both, clinging to one on each side.

“Charlotte, I didn’t embarrass you!”

Charlotte smiled and pinched Shirley’s soft cheek. “Think you can win the finals?”

“I’ll do my best.” Shirley’s reply was humble, but her eyes sparkled. She knew a lot of people were watching her, especially as Mr. Lane’s student. There was no room for slacking off.

“Good.” Charlotte had to reach out and pinch Shirley’s cheek again, just because she couldn’t resist. But as she turned, she suddenly locked eyes with Olivia coming their way.

Olivia stopped in her tracks, staring at them for a moment.

Charlotte didn’t move. She just stared back, her face cool and unreadable.

A few seconds ticked by.

Olivia was the first to break. She dropped her gaze and quietly stepped aside, watching them pass with not so much as a smile or a greeting.

“Charlotte really gets along with everyone, huh…” A student next to Olivia muttered, watching the lively group ahead. “Seriously, the semester’s barely started, and the two stars of our med department have already been outshined by her.”

“She really is something,” Olivia answered, eyes narrowed as she glared at Charlotte’s back. Her fingers curled tightly, but she forced a smile. “That’s why you’d better stay away from her. If something bad happens, you might get dragged down with her.”

“Oh, Olivia, is it true you got picked for the freshman medical exchange abroad?”

“Yeah,” Olivia said, nodding with a shy little smile.

The spot had originally gone to Janie, but after what happened, it got passed to Olivia.

“The restroom’s just over there. I’ll be fine.” Stella smiled and headed off.

But as soon as she stepped into the restroom, her smile vanished. Someone was already there, leaning against the wall, arms crossed, a cold, twisted smile on her lips.

Letty.

Stella’s face turned icy. She spun around, ready to leave.

“Where’s the fire?” Letty said, closing the door and blocking Stella’s way. She pressed a knife to Stella’s neck, her voice icy. “Call Charlotte. Tell her to come here. Or I’ll kill you.”

At Charlotte’s name, something in Stella’s eyes changed. She lifted her chin and glared at Letty, her gaze sharp as a blade.

Letty’s eyes lit up.

This was what she wanted.

Charlotte cared about Stella so much. If Stella ended up a murderer, what would Charlotte do then?